We have a new president in office but have you ever thought about what would happen if a race was so close that it came down to one vote? I know your thinking that's just impossible but is it? Either way its sort of fun to think about it and Swing Vote bring to light what would happen if the vote came down to one person no matter how imperfect he is.Meet Bud Johnson and his daughter Molly, Bud is no prize winning dad he chronically drinks, is a complete mess up at work, and he doesn't seem to take anything seriously other than his daughter who he obviously loves very much. So the problem is that this man, the guy you would just write off as a drunken looser at work is in charge of possibly the most important decision of your lifetime who will become the next president.
Bud thinks its a game but Molly who is really into politics knows just how important this decision is, but really I am making this movie sound too serious when really its a comidy. The funny part is really watching Bud who thinks this is all a game and treats this decision as some sort of right to party. Its the fact that it never even occurs to him the type of decision he is going to have to make until his daughter makes it clear. Molly is quite the brilliant little girl.
Without giving anymore away its just one of those movies that looks sort of silly in the previews but its really a great story, its quite funny, and one of those movies that just sort of strangely touches you.
Swing Vote is available right on DVD right now and you can pick up your copy on Amazon!
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the economy its terrible
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The issue that was most dear to my heart was the ecomomy an jobs an exports going over seas unstead of being done here in the USA,my husband an son in law are laid off due to jobs going out of the country
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The economy is my main concern - I have many friends, relatives, etc. that have been laid off, lost their homes, and have lost their savings. I don't know how these people will survive in the next 5 years!
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ReplyDeleteIn the last election the economy (job loss specifically) was hot topic. semtaylor(at)yahoo(dot)com
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Definitely the economy - it scares me.
ReplyDeleteThe issue that was most important to me was openness and honesty in government--I think then the other issues of economy and diplomacy overseas come into line.
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unemployment and the economy. My husband has been out of work for almost two years and all our money is gone. Retirement money gone. If he doesn't find something soon we lose our house. Plus I have my daughter living here with 2 of my grandchildren. There are no jobs.
ReplyDeleteFor me, shaping the Supreme Court was an issue that seemed it should've been higher up on folks list than it seemingly was
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the economy
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I would have to say the economy... we are seeing stores closing right & left here and it's very scary.
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ReplyDeleteWell, of course the economy is on everyone's mind, but for me it was actually affordable healthcare without penalizing pre-existing conditions. Thanks for the giveaway! MHende3706 at aol dot com
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ReplyDeleteThe safety of our country is most important to me. I once took an economics class and my teacher said that economics, education, politics, etc. all took a backseat to our country's safety. As emerging nations develop powerful modern weapons, especially weapons and weapon parts that can and have fallen into the hands of terrorists, we are more and more at risk. As Commander-in-chief, our President has the duty to lead our military with his decisions and make sure this county is protected as best possible.
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I think the economy was the biggest most important issue. Thanks!
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ReplyDeleteSince my husband was laid off for over 10 months in 2008, and is expecting to be laid off again any day........the horrible state of the economy took first place in my list of issues.
ReplyDeleteThe economy was definatley the biggest issue for me. Its horrible.
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ReplyDeleteThe high cost of higher education and health care for all were 2 issue I was and am very interested in.
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the economy
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Economic security.
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Healthcare and the economy.
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I'm a subscriber!
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So many issues, but the economy is speaking loudly.
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I was most concerned with the environment.
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The war...
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The economy
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Health Care, the reason I rooted for Edwards.
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america on a slide
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I am subscribed. Thanks, Cindi
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I guess the issue that concerned me most comes under the "economy" umbrella. Unemployment, home foreclosures, businesses closing -- we need to shore up the economy and help stop the bleeding.
ReplyDeleteIt's frightening to see so many long standing company's going out of business. I'm gratified to see a young person with high energy in the White House. It gives me hope.
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I voted for the environment--nothing else will matter if we all perish by poisoning our planet! I care about employment, social issues, healthcare, but our climate and survival are at stake.
ReplyDeleteI work in education, and I'm appalled at the dangerous flawed No Child Left Behind Act.
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ReplyDeleteI am always concerned with reproductive rights for all women-the past 8 years have been terrible for women!
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ReplyDeleteNone of it. I'm more interested in getting a president that isn't corporate America's puppet while putting on a better show than the WWE for the benefit of the American people.
ReplyDeleteFinancially, we're doing fine so my biggest concern is the environment. If we continue down the path we're on, we won't have a place to live to worry about the economy!
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I am a email subscriber
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the economy as i was very concerned about my future and ss thanks for the giveaway
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Health care was and is a major issue for me.
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ReplyDeleteThe economy and my right to bear arms were at the top of my list!
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definately the economy things are so bad and getting worse
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I'm a subscriber!
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Human rights are probably always my most important issue.
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No question, the war was the issue most near and dear to me.
ReplyDeleteFreedom to Marry (aka gay marriage).
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ReplyDeleteThe issue closest to my heart in the last election has to do with unemployment. My Hubby has been laid off since Christmas week, and there are no jobs available here at all!
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Integrity
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Education and Healthcare
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Tax Cuts For The Middle Class
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Lower my Taxes! (Not gonna happen)
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For me the issue that is most dear to me is education. The cutbacks are horrible for the students. Who is going to inherit all of this debt? The students that the system failed to educate properly.
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Health Care Reform and the Economy
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All of the issues the candidates spoke about were near and dear to my heart, they are all very important to us but when it came to the last election, it was the media that got my dander up. The he did that or she said this. Let us decide what was meant.
ReplyDeleteI want the war to end.
ReplyDeleteIs so sad that we are in this mess. I am concerned about the economy and health care. It is only going to get worse before it gets better.
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